Structural Design Manager

About the role

Stantec is seeking a Structural Design Manager to lead high-profile pursuits and project delivery efforts across the New York City Metropolitan area. This position is ideal for an engineering professional with experience in Alternative Project Delivery (APD) pursuits and a desire to lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead pursuit teams for large APD opportunities within the New York City Metropolitan area while serving as a key point of contact for contractors, marketing, commercial management, and design teams.
• Guide the development of technical and cost proposals that win work and build long-term partnerships.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams from design development through construction on Design/Build and Design/Bid/Build projects.
• Review and coordinate design deliverables to ensure alignment with client standards and agency requirements.
• Provide QA/QC oversight, monitoring the work of structural engineers and ensuring technical excellence.
• Balance and prioritize multiple pursuits and projects in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
• Mentor and develop engineers, sharing knowledge and guiding professional development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, approval agencies, and industry partners.
• Grow internal and external networks to enhance Stantec's reputation and attract top talent.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of APD pursuit workflows and design delivery.
• Functional expertise with structural analysis and CADD/BIM software.
• Experience working with agencies such as MTA, PANYNJ, and NJ Transit on large-scale and/or APD projects.
• Thorough understanding of applicable codes and standards such as AREMA, MTA, NYCBC, ASCE, AISC, and ACI.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Prioritize creativity, anticipate challenges, and develop practical solutions.
• Willingness to supervise and mentor developing professionals, supporting both technical growth and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent; relevant Graduate Degree would be considered an asset.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New York.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience in the structural design of Bridges and/or Transit & Rail structures.

Skills

• Structural analysis and CADD/BIM software proficiency.
• Experience with APD pursuit workflows.
• Understanding of relevant codes and standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Willingness to mentor and develop engineers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.